Gautham Vasudev Menon

Gautham Vasudev Menon

Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973), also known as GVM, is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He has also directed Telugu and Hindi films, which are remakes of his own Tamil films. Many of his films have been critically acclaimed, most notably his romantic films Minnale (2001), Vaaranam Aayiram (2008), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) and his thrillers Kaakha Kaakha (2003), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006) and Yennai Arindhaal (2015). Vaaranam Aayiram won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Menon produces films through his Photon Kathaas film production company. His production Thanga Meengal (2013) won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil. Menon was born to a Malayali father and a Tamil mother on 25 February 1973 in Ottapalam, a town in the Palakkad district of Kerala. Although born in Kerala he grew up in Anna Nagar, Chennai. He earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Mookambigai College of Engineering, Pudukkottai.

Movies

Dragon
FHD
After a top student faces rejection and heartbreak, he cons his way into a finance career. But keeping up the facade proves tricky as the lies build.
Bazooka
  • Feb 14, 2025
Viduthalai Part 2
HD
It tells the story of Kumaresan, who is recruited to arrest Perumal.
Hitler
The film was produced by T. D. Rajha, and D. R. Sanjay Kumar under the banner Chendur Film International. The film stars Vijay Antony, Riya Suman, and Gautham Vasudev Menon, alongside Charan Raj, Redin Kingsley, Vivek Prasanna, Tamizh, and Aadukalam Naren in supporting roles.
Hit List
Vijay's family is kidnapped by a masked assailant. He's forced to assassinate the kidnapper's rivals as part of a twisted revenge plot. As Vijay complies, he unravels the kidnapper's identity and motives.
Joshua: Imai Pol Kaka
  • Mar 01, 2024
  • HindiTamil
A bodyguard who has to look after and protect a high-profile woman who comes to Chennai from London.
Sesham Mike-il Fathima
A young woman from Kerala goes up against unjust hurdles and a conservative upbringing to achieve her dream of becoming a football commentator.
Leo
FHD
7.5
Violently pursued by criminals who insist he's a former gangster, a humble cafe owner fights to shield his family — and the truth about his identity.
Karumegangal Kalaiginrana
  • Sep 01, 2023
  • Tamil
The Story is about Human Emotions and how to value the family when they are within reach "NOT" after you realize you had lost. A family without a strong foundation and values will disintegrate.
Ustaad
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Surya, a young aimless man navigates through his life, learning lessons from his 'Ustaad' as he comes of age and becomes a pilot.
Anuragam
The idea of true love and hope shown through several characters and their slice of life.
Viduthalai: Part 1
  • Mar 31, 2023
  • Tamil
A police officer is recruited to capture the leader of a separatist group.
Pathu Thala
An undercover cop goes to find and kill a crime lord. However, when he realizes that the crime lord's business intentions are good and he has his own challenges, he needs to decide his next step and help the crime lord change his life.
Lovefully Yours Veda
  • Mar 02, 2023
  • Malayalam
The youngsters meet Veda and she reminisces about the story behind the poem, her eventful collegelife and Comrade Jeevanlal, the charming man who revolutionized her world. Jeevanlal was the chairman of the college.
Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
  • Sep 15, 2022
  • TamilHindi
Muthu, a low caste youngster, goes to the streets of Mumbai for a living. His quest takes him to a series of unexpected events, where he gets involved in the underground activities of Mumbai's Tamil gangsters. Will he get to the top?
Sita Ramam
HD
  • Aug 05, 2022
  • TamilHindi
An orphan soldier, Lieutenant Ram's life changes, after he gets a letter from a girl named Sita. He meets her and love blossoms between them. When he comes back to his camp in Kashmir,After he gets caught in jail, he sends a letter to Sita which won't reach her.
FIR
6.9
  • Feb 11, 2022
  • TamilHindi
Irfan, an innocent man with an ordinary life, is portrayed as the evil incarnated by media trials. Is there a journey back to normal life for a man accused of terrorism? Is there more to Irfan than what meets the eye?
3:33
4.8
  • Dec 10, 2021
  • Tamil
After moving to a new house, Kathir hears some voices, meets accidents frequently, and gets nightmares. All these occur only at 3:33, the time when he was born. Was this a dream or a psychological occurrence for Kathir?
Rudra Thandavam
  • Oct 01, 2021
  • Tamil
Rudran, a fearless cop who battles against drug mafia, gets trapped in a PCR case, unfortunately. Will he prove himself innocent?
Kutti Story
  • Feb 11, 2021
  • Tamil
An anthology of four stories that revolves around man-woman relationship.
Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal
  • Feb 28, 2020
  • Tamil
Two wily online scammers mend their fraudulent ways after meeting the girls of their dreams — until a deceitful discovery throws their world for a loop.
Oh My Kadavule
  • Feb 13, 2020
  • TamilHindi
When you think marrying your best friend means a 'happily ever-after', but it turns out to be just the reverse.
Queen
Queen, is a life story of Shakthi Seshadri. With the titular role being played by Ramya Krishnan, this Telugu web series also stars Anikha Surendran, Anjana Jayaprakash, Lillete Dubey, Vamsi Krishna, Sonia Agarwal, Tulasi, Viji Chandrashekhar, Vanitha Krishna Chandran, and Indrajith Sukumaran in pivotal roles. Get ready to be a part of Shakthi’s life journey where she constantly finds herself in situations she did not choose. With the directorial team of Gautham Vasudev Menon and Prasath Murugesan, Queen depicts the story of how a young and innocent student finds herself being forced into unchartered waters her entire life, and how she always ends up finding a way to the top. Watch Queen episodes online on MX Player and be a part of the amazing and inspirational story of Shakthi Seshadri as she leaves her education to become a top actress, to eventually become the youngest Chief Minister of her state.
Goli Soda 2
  • Jun 14, 2018
  • HindiTamil
The story revolves around the lives of three young friends, who struggle to establish themselves in the real world. They are working to make it big until they get caught up in a certain situation, only to get rescued by a common friend of 45-year-old.
Power Paandi
  • Apr 14, 2017
  • Tamil
Retired, restless and constantly butting heads with his son, a former stuntman escapes on a road trip that becomes a journey to find his first love.
Khatarnak Khiladi 4
  • Nov 11, 2016
  • HindiTamil
A youngster embarks on a road trip with the love of his life until an accident causes things to get out of control.
Saahasam Swaasaga Saagipo
  • Nov 10, 2016
  • Tamil
A youngster embarks on a road trip with the love of his life until an accident causes things to get out of control.
Zero
6.2
  • Mar 24, 2016
  • Hindi
Bala gets married to Priya despite the disapproval of his father. After moving into a new apartment, Priya gets possessed by an evil spirit that wants to destroy the world.
Yennai Arindhaal
  • Feb 06, 2015
  • Tamil
Sathyadev, a sincere police officer, tries to stop an organ trafficking racket. But he is unaware that the man performing the illegal trade is the same person who killed his beloved.
Inteha Pyar Ki
  • Dec 13, 2012
  • Hindi
Childhood friends Varun and Nithya are in love with each other but due to different career choices, they break up. But after a few years, they both met once again and Varun tries to get her back again.